Sports Medicine Project
Blake Withers
Join Blake as he dives into the world of Sports Medicine — from injuries and injections to running and performance. Perfect for clinicians and healthcare enthusiasts, this fortnightly podcast blends real-life clinical insights with evidence-based discussions to help you treat smarter and work better. With a background in research, biomechanics, and podiatry, Blake shares practical tips you can actually use to improve patient outcomes and stay up to date. If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in conflicting advice on how to manage injuries — this podcast will cut through the noise.
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Feb 19, 2023 • 1h
64 - Dr Peter Malliaras -Pt 2 - Lower Limb tendinopathy
Send us a Text Message.Skip 30 minutes in to get straight to Dr Mallirias.Find out everything about corses and Dr Peter Malliaras https://www.tendinopathyrehab.comDr. Mallirias has been an active researcher in the field of tendinopathy for the past 15 years and obtained his PhD in this area in 2006. His extensive experience and knowledge make him a valuable guest, and we are grateful to have him on our show. Welcome, Dr. Mallirias, and thank you for joining us!Join us for part 2 talking every...
Feb 12, 2023 • 1h 21min
63 - Dr Peter Malliaras -part 1 Tendon PhD, Researcher and Guru (in our eyes and that of many we're sure) + load-dependent tendinopathies, efficiency in clinical life, return to racing post MTSS & running injuries
Send us a Text Message.Sports Medicine enthusiasts, brace yourselves for an exciting episode! Our guest today is none other than the renowned tendon expert, Dr. Peter Mallirias. With over 120 publications to his name, Dr. Mallirias is someone we have been eagerly following and learning from for a while.As a student, I remember reading his review "Achilles and Patellar Tendinopathy Loading Programs" in the Sports Medicine Journal, and now I have the opportunity to have a conversation with him ...
Feb 5, 2023 • 1h 6min
62 - Pain, Baxters nerve, communication with patients, running cadence, footwear influencing injury, and more!
Send us a Text Message.In today's episode, Kelly and Blake delve into a diverse array of topics, including pain, Baxters nerve, plantar heel pain, running cadence, and communication strategies with patients. Join them as they share their clinical insights and opinions, grounded in the latest research and their current understanding.Support the Show.Clinical content to help you day to day:https://patreon.com/SportsMedicineProject?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campai...
Jan 29, 2023 • 1h 17min
61 - Dave Renfrew (It's not all about getting strong) + lis franc injury, Peritendons, Case studies of insertional achilles, Why its important to listen to people outside your circle & Training programming with a limited timeline
Send us a Text Message.Get ready for a jam-packed episode!Kelly sits down with Dave Renfrew to discuss why it's not all about just getting strong. We often talk about load tolerance and capacity building, but what about the patients this doesn't work for? How do we move beyond this and what other conversations do we need to be having to get better outcomes with patients dealing with painful problems.We delve into the world of injuries and strength training, and how to properly approach traini...
Jan 22, 2023 • 1h 29min
60 - Adam Didyk - Running Coach (TeamTempoRun) Coach (Jessica Stenson - GOLD - Marathon) + subjective note taking, kids footwear considerations, ACL and tendon rehab!
Send us a Text Message.Off and running!Adam Didyk, the Athletics Australia Pathways Transition Lead, Australian Olympic Team Coach (Athletics - Endurance) Tokyo 2021, and SA Performance Advisor, was our most recent guest. He shared his journey as a coach and the lessons he's learned along the way. He believes in a holistic approach to not only training but also the athletes' careers and family life.We answered some of the questions..Do you have any key training philosophies that you tend to s...
Jan 15, 2023 • 1h 3min
59 - Dr Rich Willy (part 2) - Bone stress injuries
Send us a Text Message.Get ready to learn from the best! Tune in to hear Dr. Rich Willy talk about bone stress injuries and how to prevent them. Don't miss out on valuable insights and expert advice from one of the leading sports medicine specialists in the field. This is a must-listen for athletes, coaches, trainers, and anyone looking to stay injury-free. Tune in now!Go back an episode if you missed part 1. If you've already listened to that, enjoy this episode!Support the Show.Clinical con...
Jan 8, 2023 • 1h 6min
58 - Dr Richard Willy - Bone stress injury masterclass (part 1) + how we discuss bone injuries, persistent pain and why we struggle to manage it, burnout, the reward of being a practitioner
Send us a Text Message.Skip in 26 minutes to get straight to Dr Rich Willy! Otherwise listen to Kelly and Blake talk about the high's and lows of clinical practice and some of the gems from the conversation with Rich.This podcast is a focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of bone stress injuries, particular in runners and general population. Dr. Richard Willy is an Associate Professor at the University of Montana's School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science. He o...
Jan 2, 2023 • 1h 16min
57 - Regina Jenson - elite marathon runner with the Newcastle Flyers
Send us a Text Message.An insightful podcast for clinicians and athletes. Reg talks everything running:marathon trainingthe pillars of recoverytraining blocks leading into racesthe incredible impact of a good run clubinjuries and injury managementrunning for longevitypregnancy and returning to running post-partumWe kick the podcast off with discussions around managing bookings in holiday periods, how to greet initial patients and problems with research.Support the Show.Clinical content to hel...
Dec 18, 2022 • 1h 12min
56 - Sam Turner part 2 - Football boots (Sports Podiatrist and Orthotist) + Good Feet store, Power to weight ratio, dealing with the psychology of children and how we manage their pain and more!
Send us a Text Message.Sam talks everything football boots. He consults to elite soccer teams and knows more about boots than most!There are some clinical pearls in here. I purchased one of the contraptions he uses straight after the podcast which I use weekly. Incredible insight.Blake and Kelly talk for the first 40 minutesIs power to weight a thing in endurance sports?The Good feet store....Does footwear knowledge have a ceiling?How long do we wait to see someone after the initial appointme...
Dec 11, 2022 • 1h 3min
55 - Sam Turner (Sports Podiatrist and Orthotist). Everything football boots + MTSS & football boots, patient consult, how are words matter and what do we know about hyper mobility and disease?
Send us a Text Message.Where do we ever get any formal education on football boots? Sam talks everything football boots. He consults to elite soccer teams and knows more than anyone when it comes to boots. There are some clinical pearls in here. I purchased one of the contraptions he uses straight after the podcast which I use weekly. Incredible insight. Enjoy part 1!The first 32 minutes we (Kelly and Blake) talk about MTSS and footwear, pausing in your patient interactions, how we be direct,...
